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800.9
Residential Construction
Details and Manual
Using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Table of Contents-Construction Details
Splines
Blockspline ...............................................................................................................................SP1 ..........56

Surfacespline ...........................................................................................................................SP2 ..........57
Double2x4spline ..................................................................................................................SP3 ..........58
Lumberspline
2ply .....................................................................................................................................SP4 ..........59
3ply .....................................................................................................................................SP5 ..........60
Foundationspline ...................................................................................................................SP6 ..........61
WallAssemblies
TypicalWalldoubletopplate.................................................................................................WA1 ..........62
TypicalWalldoublebeveledtopplate ...............................................................................WA2 ..........63
Typicalfoundation ......................................................................................................................WA3 ..........64
WallCorner
ButtCorner
3D.............................................................................................................................................CD1 ..........65
2D.............................................................................................................................................CD2 ..........66
FlyByCorner
3D.............................................................................................................................................CD3 ..........67
2D.............................................................................................................................................CD4 ..........68
Residential Construction Details
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Construction Details
Description
Detail # Page #
WallBaseDetail
Panelspast
Panelspastonconcretefoundation/floorperpendicular ..................................... .PP1 ..........41
Panelspastonconcretefoundation/floorparallel .................................................... PP2 ..........42
Panelspastonwoodfoundation/floorperpendicular ........................................... .PP3 ..........43
Panelspastonwoodfoundation/floorparallel ......................................................... PP4 ..........44
UpperPanelsonsubfloor/Hangingfloorperpendicular/LowerPanels ......... PHF1 ..........45
UpperPanelsonsubfloor/Hangingfloorparallel/LowerPanels ....................... PHF2 ..........46
Conventionalframed
Panelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicularonconcretefoundation..........................PF1 ..........47
Panelsonsubfloor/floorparallelonconcretefoundation .......................................PF2 ..........48
Panelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicularonwoodfoundation........................................PF3 ..........49
Panelsonsubfloor/floorparallelonwoodfoundation .............................................PF4 ..........50
UpperPanelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicular/LowerPanels ............................ PSF1 ..........51
UpperPanelsonsubfloor/floorparallel/LowerPanels ......................................... PSF2 ..........52
Slab
Panelonslab/singletreatedplate ...................................................................................PC1 ..........53
SIPfloor
Wallpanelonfloorpanel/concretefoundation ..........................................................FP1 ..........54
Wallpanelonfloorpanel/Beam .......................................................................................FP2 ..........55
Table of Contents-Construction Details

Description
Detail # Page #
RoofPanelEavedetails
Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Rafterpast.................................................................. RP1 ..........69
Doubletopplate/Beveledblocking/squarecuteave ...................................................... RP2 ..........70
Beveledtopplate/squarecuteave ......................................................................................... RP3 ..........71
Doubletopplate/plumbcuteave.......................................................................................... RP4 ..........72
Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Framedoverhang .................................................... RP5 ..........73
Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Fasciablocking .......................................................... RP6 ..........74
RoofPanelRakeextension
SingleTopplate/Roofpaneloverhang ................................................................................. .RP7 ..........75
SingleTopplate/CRoofpanel/Ladderframedoverhang .......................................... RP8 ..........76
SingleTopplate/Roofpanel/2x4outlookeroverhang .................................................. RP9 ..........77
RoofPaneltoRidge
RoofPanelRidge/RidgeBeam/RidgeVoid..........................................................................RB1 ..........78
RoofPanelCantileveredRidge/DoubleBeveledLumberRidge ..................................RB2 ..........79
RoofPanelRidge/RidgeBeam/Paneloverlay ......................................................................RB3 ..........80
RoofPaneltoMidspanBeam
Surfacespline. .................................................................................................................................RB4 ..........81
Nospline ..........................................................................................................................................RB5 ..........82
RoofTrusses
Typicaleave .....................................................................................................................................RT1 ..........83
Typicalendwall..............................................................................................................................RT2 ..........84
LadderFramerakeextension .....................................................................................................RT3 ..........85
Droppedgablew/outlooker ...................................................................................................RT4 ..........86
Electrical
WireChaselocations ................................................................................................................. WC1 ..........87
MarkingWireChases................................................................................................................. WC2 ..........88
ElectricalBox................................................................................................................................. WC3 ..........89
Plumbing
Ventstackindivisionwall .............................................................................................................PL1 ..........90
PlumbingChase...............................................................................................................................PL1 ..........90
Ventstack/Roofpenetration ......................................................................................................PL2 ..........91
DivisionWalls
PanelstoDivisionwalls .............................................................................................................. DW1 ..........92
RoofTrusstoDivisionwalls ..................................................................................................... DW2 ..........93
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Energy Panel Structures, Inc.
WALLS
NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS
EPS STANDARD
11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE
CHASE FACTORY INSTALLED
GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR
OTHER APPROVED THERMAL
BARRIER (BY OTHERS).
EPS WALL PANEL
1'-4"
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS

W/ (1) 8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL
SCREW
SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
FLOOR TRUSS
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO SILL

PLATE W/ USP WS3 SCREWS
CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
2x4 RIBBON
MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM
TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH
(SF-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES
ANCHOR BOLTS DESIGNED

AND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION DESIGNED

AND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
NOTE: MINIMUM FOUNDATION THICKNESS OF 10" FOR R-26 PANEL
AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
DETAIL:
PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/CONRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
PP1
ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

PHONE: (712) 859-3219 FAX: (712) 859-3275 WWW.EPSBUILDINGS.COM
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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL
1'-4"
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/

8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW
16" O.C.
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (SF-450)
BETWEEN SUBFLOOR
& TRUSS
ENDWALL
FLOOR TRUSS,
FASTEN
THROUGH SKIN
INTO BOTTOM
PLATE W/ 16d,
6" O.C.
.
SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO SILL
TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH


NOTE: FLOOR BLOCKING WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THIS DETAIL.

SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE PER JOB.
NOTE: MINIMUM FOUNDATION THICKNESS OF 10" FOR R-26 PANEL
DETAIL:
PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/CONCRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PP2
12/16/08

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL
1'-4"
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS

W/ (1) 8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL
SCREW
SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
FLOOR TRUSS
2x4 RIBBON
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP

2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (QB-300)
SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, SEE

FOUNDATION PANEL DETAIL FOR
FASTENING
EPS FOUNDATION
WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/FOUNDATION PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
PP3

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL
1'-4"
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/ 9"

TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW 16"
O.C.
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (SF-450)
BETWEEN SUBFLOOR
& TRUSS
ENDWALL
FLOOR TRUSS,
FASTEN
THROUGH SKIN
INTO BOTTOM
PLATE W/ 16d,
6" O.C.
SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO
TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3
SCREWS
(SF-450) BETWEEN ALL
PLATES
2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (QB-300)

FASTENING
EPS
FOUNDATION
WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
PANEL PAST/FL. TRUSS PAR./FOUNDATION PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PP4
12/16/08

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WALLS
EPS STANDARD

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"

SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

FLOOR TRUSS
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
2X CAP PLATE RIPPED

TO WIDTH OF PANEL
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
FLOOR TRUSS HANGER, SEE FLOOR
TRUSS MFG. DRAWINGS FOR SPECS.
EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
PANEL/HANGING FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
PHF1

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"

SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
FLOOR TRUSS
2X CAP PLATE RIPPED

TO WIDTH OF PANEL
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
EPS WALL PANEL


DETAIL:
PANEL/FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PHF2
12/16/08

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS

W/ USP WS3 SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450)
BETWEEN PLATES & SUBFLOOR
FLOOR TRUSS
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
USP JUS46
HANGER
PRE-CUT7 16" OSB RIM,

FIELD SHEATH
SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON
BETWEEN TRUSS AND PLATE

TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH

DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/CONCRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
4/13/09
DETAIL#
PF1

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE

TO TRUSS W/ USP WS3
SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

FLOOR TRUSS
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (SF-450)
BETWEEN SUBFLOOR
& TRUSS

FIELD SHEATH
TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH
TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH



DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS PAR./CONCRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PF2
4/13/09

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE, FASTEN
SKINS TO BASE PLATE W/ 8d
NAILS 6" O.C.
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/

USP WS3 SCREWS, 2 PER TRUSS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

USP
JUS46
HANGER

FIELD SHEATH
(SF-450) BETWEEN
FLOOR TRUSS SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON

2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (QB-300)

FASTENING
EPS
FOUNDATION
WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/FOUNDATION PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
4/13/09
DETAIL#
PF3

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE, FASTEN
SKINS TO BASE PLATE W/ 8d
NAILS 6" O.C.
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/ USP

WS3 SCREWS, 1 ROWS 12" O.C. EA ROW
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS

FIELD SHEATH
FLOOR TRUSS
2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
(SW-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (QB-300)

FASTENING
EPS FOUNDATION
WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FL. TRUSS PAR./FOUNDATION PAN.
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PF4
4/13/09

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"

SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

FLOOR TRUSS
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS

FIELD SHEATH
SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
2X CAP PLATE RIPPED

TO WIDTH OF PANEL

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
4/13/09
DETAIL#
PSF1

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/ USP

WS3 SCREWS, 1 ROWS 12" O.C. EA ROW
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS

FASTEN TO
SILL PLATE W/
(2) ROWS 16d, 6"
O.C.

FIELD SHEATH
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
2X CAP PLATE RIPPED TO

WIDTH OF PANEL
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PSF2
4/13/09

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WALLS
EPS STANDARD

EPS WALL PANEL
TREATED BASE PLATE, FASTEN TO

CONCRETE W/ ANCHOR BOLTS
1'-4"

SILL SEALER AND "PEEL &
SEAL" UNDERNEATH

NOTE: "PEAL & SEAL" IS USED UNDER PANEL TO PREVENT PANELS FROM
WICKING MOISTURE.
DETAIL:
PANEL/CONCRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
PC1

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO FLOOR

PANEL W/ USP WS3 SCREWS
FASTEN FLOOR PANEL TO SILL PLATE

W/ TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW

BETWEEN PLATES & FLOOR PANEL
EPS FLOOR PANEL
2x8 RIM BOARD

FLOOR PANEL AND PLATE
TREATED 2X W/ SILL
SEALER BENEATH
DETAIL:
FLOOR PANEL / CONCRETE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
FP1
12/16/08

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WALLS

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO FLOOR

PANEL W/ USP WS3 SCREWS
FASTEN FLOOR PANEL TO SILL PLATE

W/ TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW

BETWEEN PLATES & FLOOR PANEL
EPS FLOOR PANEL
2x8 RIM BOARD

FLOOR PANEL AND BEAM
BEAM
DETAIL:
FLOOR PANEL / BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
FP2

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WALLS
BLOCK
SPLINE
2' +/-
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
FACTORY INSTALLED
WIRECHASE
1"
8
FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO

3 "
SPLINE W/ 8d OR .113x2
8
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
NOTE: WALL PANELS ONLY (10' TALL MAX)
DETAIL:
BLOCK SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
SP1
12/16/08

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WALLS
3 " PLYWOOD SURFACE

4
SPLINE
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
FACTORY INSTALLED
WIRE CHASE
SILICONE SEALANT ON
EXTERIOR (ROOF PANEL ONLY)

3 "
8
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
1"
8
4" PEEL & SEAL ON INTERIOR

(ROOF PANEL ONLY)
NOTE: ROOF PANELS ONLY (SHORT SPANS)
DETAIL:
SURFACE SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
SP2

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WALLS
DOUBLE SPF#2
2X4 SPLINE
2' +/-
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
FACTORY INSTALLED
WIRECHASE
1"
8

3 "
8
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
NOTE: WALL PANELS ONLY
DETAIL:
DOUBLE 2X4 SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
SP3
12/16/08

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WALLS
FACTORY INSTALLED
WIRECHASE
MINIMAL
EXPANDING
FOAM
2' +/-
(2) BEADS OF MINIMAL

EXPANDING FOAM AND (2)
ROWS 16d NAILS 12" O.C.
SILICONE SEALANT ON

3 "
8
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
ALTERNATIVE WIRE
CHASE
DOUBLE 2X
LUMBER SPLINE
1"
8

(ROOF PANEL ONLY)
NOTE: OPTIONAL WIRE CHASE IS USED IN ROOF & FOUNDATION PANELS

NOTE: WALL PANELS, ROOF PANELS & FOUNDATION PANELS
DETAIL:
DOUBLE LUMBER SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
SP4

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WALLS
FACTORY INSTALLED
WIRECHASE
MINIMAL
EXPANDING
FOAM
2' +/-
(2) BEADS OF MINIMAL

EXPANDING FOAM AND (2)
ROWS 16d NAILS 12" O.C.
SILICONE SEALANT ON

3 "
8
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
ALTERNATIVE WIRE
CHASE
TRIPLE 2X
LUMBER SPLINE
1"
8

(ROOF PANEL ONLY)
NOTE: WALL PANELS, ROOF PANELS & FOUNDATION PANELS
DETAIL:
TRIPLE LUMBER SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
SP5
12/16/08

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WALLS
OPTIONAL VERTICAL
WIRE CHASE
INTERIOR
SINGLE TREATED 2X8

LUMBER STUD
QB-300 ADHESIVE
EXTERIOR
QB-300 ADHESIVE
TREATED 2X8
LAMINATED STUD
FASTEN EXT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/ 1
3 " S.S NAILS 6" O.C.
4
SILICONE
SEALANT
SILICONE
SEALANT
TREATED 2X8
LAMINATED STUD
FASTEN INT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/
10d GALV. NAILS 6" O.C.
DETAIL:
FOUNDATION SPLINE ASSEMBLY
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
SP6

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WALLS
EPS STANDARD
2X8 CAP PLATE

RIPPED TO 6 12"
2X6 TOP PLATE
PLANED TO 5 12"
16"
OSB SKINS
INT. & EXT.
(STANDARD)
(2) CONTINUOUS BEADS

OF CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (SF-450)
FASTEN CAP PLATE TO TOP

PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x3 1 4"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
RECESSES CAVITY

TOP PLATE W/ 8d OR .113x2
3 " R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
8
55 8" EPS
RECESSES CAVITY
2X6 BASE PLATE
PLANED TO 5 12"
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
DETAIL:
TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE TOP PLATE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:

BASE PLATE W/ 8d OR
.113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
DETAIL#
WA1
12/16/08

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WALLS
DOUBLE BEVELED
TOP PLATE
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
RECESSES CAVITY
7
16"

8
OSB SKINS INT. &

EXT. (STANDARD)
55 8" EPS
RECESSES CAVITY
2X6 BASE PLATE
PLANED TO 5 12"
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM

BASE PLATE W/ 8d OR .113x2
8
DETAIL:
TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
WA2

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WALLS
2X10 CAP PLATE

RIPPED TO 8 34"
2X8 TOP PLATE
PLANED TO 7 1 4"
4" FOUNDATION
GRADE TREATED
PLYWOOD

OF CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE (SF-450)

PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x3 1 4"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
FASTEN TOP PLATE TO STUDS
W/ (3) 20d NAILS PER STUD
ADHESIVE QB-300
FASTEN EXTERIOR SKIN TO
TOP PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS
RECESSES CAVITY
5
8" CDX
PLYWOOD
FASTEN INTERIOR
SKIN TO TOP PLATE
W/ 10d GALV. NAILS
7 38" EPS
ADHESIVE QB-300
TREATED 2X8 BASE
PLATE PLANED TO 7 1 4"
FASTEN BOTH SKIN TO BASE

PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS
RECESSES CAVITY
DETAIL:
TYPICAL FOUNDATION PANEL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
WA3
12/16/08

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WALLS
DOUBLE SPF#2 2x TOP PLATES, (1) PLATE ROUTED INTO

PANEL, (1) OVER TOP OF PANEL, FASTEN PANELS TO
PLATES 8d OR .113x23 8" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C., & MINIMAL
EXPANDING BOTH SIDES. NAIL 1ST PLATE TO STUDS
W/ (3) 16d OR 3 1 4"x.131 R.S. EA STUD AND PLATES
TOGETHER W/ 16d OR 3 14 "x.131 R.S. 2 ROWS 12" O.C. EA
8d OR .113x2 3 8" R.S. NAILS 6"

O.C., & MINIMAL EXPANDING
BOTH SIDES
8d OR .113x23 8" R.S. NAILS 6"
BOTH SIDES
CUT 1 1 2"xPLATE WIDTH NOTCH ON INTERIOR

1
SHEETING ON 1 2 " EPS RECESSION SIDE
PLACE STUD IN 1 916" FOAM RECESSION
STUD MUST BE FLUSH WITH BOTTOM OF EPS
1 9 16" EPS
RECESSION
FASTEN 2nd STUD TO

INTERIOR FACE OF
PANEL TO STUD W/ 16d
OR 31 4"x.131 R.S. 8" O.C.
DETAIL:
CORNER DETAIL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
4/13/09
DETAIL#
CD1

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WALLS
FASTEN PANEL
SKINS TO STUDS
W/ 8d OR .113x2 3 8"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
TRU-FAST LD-9000(9")
SIP SCREW 12" O.C.
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
1/2" SET BACK FOR PANEL SKIN

FASTEN STUD TO PANEL
W/ 16d OR .131x3 1 4" R.S.
NAILS 12" O.C.
FASTEN PANEL
SKINS TO SPLINE
W/ 8d OR .113x2 3 8"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
DETAIL:
CORNER DETAIL (STANDARD)
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
CD2
4/13/09

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WALLS
DOUBLE SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, FASTEN PANELS TO

WITH 13 4" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C. EXT, 10d GALV NAILS 4"
O.C. INT. ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES NAIL 1ST PANEL
TO STUD W/ (3) 20d GALV NAILS EA STUD AND PLATES
TOGETHER W/ (2) ROWS 16d GALV 4" O.C. & (3) 3 8" ROWS
ADHESIVE PL-450
"C" PANEL
"A" PANEL
NAIL WITH 10d GLAV NAILS, 4"

O.C. INT, 1 3 4" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C.
EXT, ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES
NAIL WITH 10D GALV 6" O.C. INT,
13 4" S.S. NAILS 6" O.C. EXT, &
ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES
CUT 1 2"xPLATE WIDTH NOTCH ON INTERIOR

SHEETING ON 1 1 2" EPS RECESSION SIDE
PLACE STUD IN 1 9 16" FOAM RECESSION STUD
MUST BE FLUSH WITH BOTTOM OF EPS
19 16" EPS
RECESSION
"C" PANEL
"A" PANEL
FASTEN 2nd STUD TO

INTERIOR FACE OF
cc NAILS 12" 0.C.
DETAIL:
FOUNDATION CORNER DETAIL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
4/13/09
DETAIL#
CD3

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WALLS
FASTEN EXT. PANEL SKINS
TO STUDS W/ 1 34" S.S
NAILS 6" O.C.
SILICONE SEALANT
QB-300 ADHESIVE
FASTEN EXT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/ 1
4
FASTEN INT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/
QB-300 ADHESIVE
QB-300 ADHESIVE

W/ 20d NAILS 12" O.C.
SILICONE SEALANT
FASTEN INT. PANEL SKINS

TO STUDS W/ 10d GALV.
NAILS 6" O.C.
QB-300 ADHESIVE
DETAIL:
FOUNDATION CORNER DETAIL (STANDARD)
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
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EPS STANDARD
ROOF
EPS ROOF PANEL
FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO TOP PLATE W/

SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA
SHEATH RAFTER TAIL
TO MATCH PANEL SKIN
SEAL WALL/ROOF PANEL CONNECTION

W/ 9" WIDE "PEEL & SEAL"
SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

BOARD
FILL VOID WITH

SPRAY FOAM
ROOF SPLINE EXTENDED OUT

PAST PANEL, FIELD CUT.
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM

WIDTH OF PANEL
(PL-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
DOUBLE TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE/RAFTER PAST
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
RP1

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ROOF
EPS ROOF PANEL
FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO TOP

PLATE W/ 14" TRUFAST SIP
PANEL SCREW
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
FILL VOID WITH
SPRAY FOAM
SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA

MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

WIDTH OF PANEL
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
DBL. TOP PLATE W/BEVELD BLOCK/SQ CUT EAVE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RP2
2/26/09

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ROOF

PANEL SCREW
EPS ROOF PANEL
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA
SPF#2 2x8 DOUBLE

BEVELED TOP PLATE
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

EPS WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
BEVELED TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
RP3

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ROOF
EPS ROOF PANEL

PANEL SCREW
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

DOUBLE
BEVELED LVL
FASCIA BOARD
FILL VOID WITH

SPRAY FOAM
WIDTH OF PANEL
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
DOUBLE TOP PLATE/PLUMB CUT EAVE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RP4
2/26/09

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ROOF
FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO TOP PLATE W/

EPS ROOF PANEL

2x4 NAILER
USP WS3 SCREW
SHEATH OVERHANG TO
MATCH PANEL SKIN
FILL VOID WITH
SPRAY FOAM
2x BEVELED @
ROOF PITCH

WIDTH OF PANEL
2x4 FRAMING MEMBER

7
16"
OSB SHEATHING
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
EPS WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
DOUBLE TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE/RAFTER PAST
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
RP5

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ROOF

PANEL SCREW
EPS ROOF PANEL
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA

1x FASCIA SIZE
MAY VARY
FILL VOID WITH

SPRAY FOAM
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
FASCIA BLOCKING
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

WIDTH OF PANEL
DETAIL:
DOUBLE TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RP6
2/26/09

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ROOF

PANEL SCREW
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
WALL PANEL/ROOF PANEL RAKE EXT.
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
RP7

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ROOF
EPS STANDARD
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
SPF#2 2x6 FASTEN TO
PANEL FASCIA

PANEL SCREW
SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 RAKE
NAILER
SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
EPS WALL PANEL

NOTE: 2'-0" MAXIMUM RAKE EXTENSION
DETAIL:
WALL PANEL/ROOF "C" PANEL W/ LADDER RAKE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RP8
2/26/09

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ROOF
SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER TOP BLOCKING,

BETWEEN EVERY OUTLOOKER
PANEL SCREW
SPF#2 2x6 BLOCKING BETWEEN

EVERY OTHER OUTLOOKER
SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM TO FILL VOIDS
IN CAVITY
SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA
SPF #2 2x8 (RIPPED)

OUTLOOKER BASE
BLOCKING
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
EPS WALL PANEL

DETAIL:
WALL PANEL/ROOF PANEL W/ OUTLOOKER
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
RP9

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ROOF
FOAM SEAL VOID IN PANEL

CONNECTION @ RIDGE
USP MSTA24 STRAP AT
ALL SPLINES
FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO

GLU-LAM W/ 12" TRUFAST SIP
PANEL SCREW
EPS ROOF PANEL

BEVELED BLOCKING
OR BEVELED CUT
GLU-LAM
18" PEAL &

SEAL
RIDGE BEAM
NOTE: CHECK WITH EPS ON BEVELED GLU-LAM AVAILABILITY
DETAIL:
ROOF PANEL/RIDGE BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RB1
12/16/08

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ROOF
DOUBLE BEVELED LVL
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
TRU-FAST LD-9000
(9") SIP SCREW
USP MSTA24 STRAP

AT ALL SPLINES
EPS ROOF PANEL
18" PEAL
AND SEAL
GYPSUM BOARD OR OTHER
APPROVED THERMAL
RIDGE BEAM
4' MAX
DETAIL:
ROOF PANEL W/ LUMBER/RIDGE BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
RB2

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ROOF
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
PANEL SCREW
12
12
EPS ROOF PANEL
18" PEAL
AND SEAL
BEVELED
BLOCKING
OR BEVELED
CUT GLU-LAM
RIDGE BEAM
GYPSUM WALL BOARD

OR OTHER APPROVED
THERMAL BARRIER (BY
OTHERS).
DETAIL:
ROOF PANEL OVERLAY/RIDGE BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RB3
12/16/08

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ROOF

PANEL SCREW
EPS ROOF PANEL
9" PEEL & SEAL

BEVELED BLOCKING OR
BEVELED CUT GLU-LAM
ROOF BEAM
DETAIL:
ROOF PANEL SPLINE AT MIDSPAN BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
RB4

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ROOF

PANEL SCREW
EPS ROOF PANEL
BEVELED BLOCKING
OR BEVELED CUT
GLU-LAM

ROOF BEAM
DETAIL:
ROOF PANEL/MIDSPAN BEAM
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RB5
12/16/08

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EPS STANDARD
ROOF
ROOF SHEATHING NAILED USE USP PLYWOOD

CLIPS AT ALL UNSUPPORTED EDGES, SEE FULL
CROSS SECTION FOR SHEATHING TYPE
TRUSS HELD BACK7 16" FROM OUTSIDE

7 "
WALL. SHEATH TRUSS TAILS WITH
16
OSB, FIELD CUT FROM 4'x8' SHEETS
1'
FIELD CUT OVERHANG

PLUMB FROM WALL
SPF#2 2X6
FASCIA
BOARD
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
(1) USP RT-16 UPLIFT

CLIP PER END PER
TRUSS
2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
EPS WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
DBL. TOP PLATE/TYPICAL ROOF TRUSS
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
RT1

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ROOF
SPF 2x4 ENDWALL

T-BRACING @
APPROXIMATELY 45
ANGLE
7 " OSB GABLE
16
END SHEATHING
ENGINEERED WOOD
TRUSS 24" O.C.
USP JUS26
JOIST HANGER
2X8 ENDWALL
BLOCKING, CUT
FROM 16' PCS
2X CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO WIDTH
OF PANEL
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL
DETAIL:
DBL. TOP PLATE/TYPICAL ENDWALL ROOF TRUSS
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RT2
12/16/08

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EPS STANDARD

SPF#2 2x6 FASTEN TO

TOP CHORD OF TRUSS
SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 RAKE NAILER, 24"
O.C., CUT FROM 12' PCS
ENGINEERED
WOOD TRUSS 24"
O.C.
16"
OSB GABLE
END SHEATHING
DETAIL:
TYPICAL ROOF TRUSS RAKE
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
2/26/09
DETAIL#
RT3

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ROOF
SHEATHING MUST OVERLAP RAKE, PANEL SEAM

MUST NOT OCCUR @ TRUSS/RAKE INTERSECTION
ROOF
SHEATHING MUST OVERLAP RAKE,

PANEL SEAM MUST NOT OCCUR @
TRUSS/RAKE INTERSECTION
SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER
24" O.C., CUT FROM 16'
PCS

SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

(1) USP RT-15 UPLIFT
CLIP PER OUTLOOKER
SPF#2 2x4 BLOCKING

BETWEEN ALL OUTLOOKER
GABLE END TRUSS
DROPPED 3 1 2"
ENGINEERED
WOOD TRUSS 24"
O.C.
16" OSB GABLE

END SHEATHING
DETAIL:
TYPICAL ROOF DROPPED TRUSS
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
RT4
12/16/08

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NOTE: HOLES MUST BE DRILLED INTO TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES TO GIVE ACCESS
TO CHASES AFTER PANELS ARE SET.
2'
11 2" VERTICAL WIRE

CHASE FACTORY
INSTALLED
2'
VARIES
ELECTRICAL
VARIES
OPTIONAL
HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE
FACTORY
INSTALLED
44"
OPTIONAL HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE FACTORY
INSTALLED
16"
DETAIL:
VERTICAL WIRE CHASE ALIGNMENT
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
WC1

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11 2" VERTICAL WIRE

CHASE FACTORY
INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE 2X4
SPLINE
11 2" VERTICAL WIRE

CHASE FACTORY
INSTALLED
MEASURE TO INSURE PROPER

ALIGNMENT, THEN DRILL1 21" HOLE
THROUGH PLATE AND SUBFLOOR.
2X6 BASE PLATE

PLANED TO 51 2"
MARK LOCATIONS ON
SUBFLOOR FOR LATER
REFERENCE.
NOTE: IF PANELS RUN PAST FLOOR YOU MAY NEED TO MARK THE SILL PLATE FOR
LATER REFERENCE
DETAIL:
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
WC2
12/16/08

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VERTICAL
WIRE CHASE
ELECTRICAL
BOX
HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE
HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE
VERTICAL
WIRE CHASE
FIELD CUT ACCESS HOLE THROUGH

BASE PLATE AND SUBFLOOR
RIM
BOARD
FLOOR
TRUSS
RIM
BOARD
FLOOR TRUSS
ELECTRICAL
VERTICAL
WIRE CHASE
HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE
HORIZONTAL
WIRE CHASE
ELECTRICAL
BOX
VERTICAL
WIRE CHASE
2X4 RIBBON
FIELD CUT
ACCESS HOLE
FLOOR
TRUSS
2X4
RIBBON
FIELD CUT
ACCESS HOLE
FLOOR
TRUSS
DETAIL:
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
WC3

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NOTE: RUNNING PLUMBING LINES IN SIP WALLS IS NOT RECOMMENDED
INTERIOR
DIVISION WALL
EPS WALL PANEL
VENT STACK
RIM BOARD
PLUMBING
FLOOR TRUSS
PLUMBING CHASE
EPS WALL PANEL
VERTICAL
PLUMBING RUNS
DETAIL:
PLUMBING DETAIL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
PL1
12/16/08

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ROOF FLASHING
(BY OTHERS)
VENT STACK
EPS ROOF PANEL

12" MAX
FILL REMAINING CAVITY WITH

APPROVED INSULATION
FIELD CUT
OPENING
PLUMBING
NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE INSULATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY

APPLICATION WERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 160 F.
DETAIL:
ROOF PENETRATION
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
PL2

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EPS WALL PANEL
DIVISION WALLS
FASTEN EXTERIOR WALL TO

DIVISION WALL WITH 9" TRU-FAST
SCREWS AT 12" O.C.
INTERIOR STUD FRAMED

DIVISION WALL
DETAIL:
PANEL TO DIVISON WALL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
DETAIL#
DW1
12/16/08

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2X4 BLOCKING
24" O.C.
USP TR1
TRUSS TIE
TRUSS BOTTOM CORD
GYPSUM BOARD W/ POLYFILM

BEHIND (BY OTHERS).
DIVISION WALL
USP TR1 TRUSS TIE
TRUSS BOTTOM CORD
GYPSUM BOARD W/ POLYFILM

BEHIND (BY OTHERS).
DIVISION WALL
DRYWALL CLIPS
NOTE: DO NOT FASTEN DRYWALL TO BLOCKING OR TRUSS WITHIN 16" OF WALL.

ROOF TRUSS TO DIVISON WALL
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
12/16/08
DETAIL#
DW2

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DIVISION WALLS
DETAIL:
Construction Details begin on Page 39
Table of Contents-Construction Manual
Description Page #
I. General Info

a. Panel makeup.............................................................................................................................................. 1

b. Fabrication.................................................................................................................................................... 1

c. Thermal Barrier............................................................................................................................................ 2

d. Bracing and Shoring................................................................................................................................... 2

e. Before a project can start......................................................................................................................... 2

f. Delivery........................................................................................................................................................... 2
i. Unloading................................................................................................................................................ 3
ii. Handling................................................................................................................................................. 3
iii. Storage................................................................................................................................................... 3

g. Material List
i. Wall Panels.............................................................................................................................................. 3
ii. Roof Panels............................................................................................................................................. 3
iii. Foundation Panels.............................................................................................................................. 4
iv. Floor trusses.......................................................................................................................................... 4
v. Roof trusses............................................................................................................................................ 4

h. Tools
i. General tools.......................................................................................................................................... 5
ii. SIP Specific tools.................................................................................................................................. 5
iii. Equipment............................................................................................................................................. 5

i. Structural loading......................................................................................................................................... 5

j. Design Consideration................................................................................................................................. 6
II. Connections

a. Splines............................................................................................................................................................. 7
i. Block.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
ii. Surface..................................................................................................................................................... 7
iii. Double 2x4........................................................................................................................................... 8
iv. Lumber................................................................................................................................................... 8
III. Foundation Panels

a. General Assembly....................................................................................................................................... 9

b. Plate Assembly..........................................................................................................................................10

c. Base Assembly............................................................................................................................................10

d. Water Proofing..........................................................................................................................................11

e. Backfilling.....................................................................................................................................................11
IV. Wall Panels

a. Double top plate.......................................................................................................................................12

b. Double Beveled top plate.....................................................................................................................12

c. Panels on subfloor.....................................................................................................................................13

d. Panels past..................................................................................................................................................14

e. Panels on concrete....................................................................................................................................14
V. Base Plate . ............................................................................................................................................................15
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VI. Corners

a. Butt Corner.................................................................................................................................................16

b. FlyBy Corner.............................................................................................................................................17
VII. Headers

a. Header only................................................................................................................................................18

b. Header with panel....................................................................................................................................19
VIII. Upper Floors

a. Hanging Floor.............................................................................................................................................20

b. Conventional Floor..................................................................................................................................20
IX. Roof Panels

a. Parallel panels.............................................................................................................................................21

b. Perpendicular panels...............................................................................................................................21

c. Wall to roof details
i. Beveled top plate..............................................................................................................................22
ii. Double top plate...............................................................................................................................23

d. Ridge
i. Beam w/ at void...................................................................................................................................23
ii. Cantilevered w/ lumber ridge.......................................................................................................24
iii. Ridge overlay.....................................................................................................................................24

e. Eave
i. Fascia Blocking......................................................................................................................................25
ii. Rafter tail.............................................................................................................................................25

f. Rake
i. Panel Rake.............................................................................................................................................26
ii. Ladder Frame Rake...........................................................................................................................26
X. Roof Trusses

a. Eave detail...................................................................................................................................................27

b. Rake detail..................................................................................................................................................28

c. BCSI ..............................................................................................................................................................28
XI. Floor panels

a. Floor panel on foundation.....................................................................................................................29

b. Floor Panel on beam................................................................................................................................29
XII. Wiring & plumbing

a. Wire Chases................................................................................................................................................30

b. Boxes.............................................................................................................................................................31

c. Plumbing......................................................................................................................................................32

d. Roof Penetrations.....................................................................................................................................33
XIII. Division Walls........................................................................................................................................................33
XIV. Sealant, Tape, Adhesive & Fasteners

a. Onecomponent.......................................................................................................................................35

b. TwoComponent......................................................................................................................................35

c. Tape ..............................................................................................................................................................35

d. Adhesive......................................................................................................................................................36
XV. Ventilation ..............................................................................................................................................................36
XVI. MSDS . ............................................................................................................................................................36
XVII. General Recommendations............................................................................................................................37
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS.....................................................................................................................................39
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1. GeneralInformation
Theinformationprovidedinthismanualistobeusedasageneralguide.Referto
detaileddrawingsprovidedbyEPSforjobspecificinformation.Besuretofollowlocal
andstatebuildingcodes.
a. Panelmakeup
Structuralinsulatedpanels(SIPs)arehighperformancebuildingpanelsusedin
floors,walls,androofs.Thepanelsaremadebysandwichingacoreofexpanded
polystyrene(EPS),betweentwostructuralskinsoforientedstrandboard(OSB),
orplywood.EPSpanelshavestandardoverallthicknessesof41/2,61/2,8
1/4and101/4.Foundationpanelswillhaveathicknessof83/4.
Wall
Type
R18
R26
R33
R40
Core
Thickness
35/8
55/8
73/8
93/8
Overall
Thickness
41/2
61/2
81/4
101/4
WholeWallRValue
Panel
atexteriortempof Weight
MakeUp
7540
PSF
7/16OSB,35/8EPS,7/16OSB
18.0
20.6
3.3
7/16OSB,55/8EPS,7/16OSB
22.8
24.1
3.5
7/16OSB,73/8EPS,7/16OSB
30.1
31.8
3.6
7/16OSB,93/8EPS,7/16OSB
38.5
40.0
3.9
b. Fabricatedpanels
Fabricatedpanelsarecuttofiteachprojectandreadytoassemble.Thepanel
edgesarefactoryroutedtoacceptplatesandsplines.Windowanddoorrough
openingsarecutoutandrouted.Alongwithhavingpanelscuttofit,verticaland
horizontalwirechasesareinstalledinthepanelstomaketheelectriciansjob
easier.Panelsaretypicallycutfroman8X24masterpanel.Afterapanel
comesofftheCNCmachineitcouldbeaslargeas711wideXtheheightofthe
ceiling(jumbos).Thepanelsizewillbedeterminedbytheengineer.Because
eachprojectisuniquepanelsizeswillvary.
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c. ThermalBarrier
Section26ofthe2006InternationalBuildingCoderequiresallfoamplastic
insulationtobecoveredwithanapprovedminimum15minutethermalbarrier.
7/16OSBitselfdoesnotconstitutea15minutethermalbarrier.Allinterior
panelsurfacesmustbecoveredwithaminimumoftypeXsheetrockto
provideanadequatethermalbarrier.
d. BracingandShoring
Alltheshoringandbracingistheresponsibilityofthegeneralcontractor.AnEPS
buildingpackagehaslittleornowaste.Extrabracingmaterialcanbesentupon
request.
e. Beforeaprojectcanstart
Beforeanengineercangetstartedtheyneedagoodsetofdetaileddrawings.
Thesedrawingsneedtohaveafloorplan,foundationplan,elevationsandadoor
andwindowroughopeningschedule.Theopeninglocationswillalsoneedtobe
dimensionedontheplanview.EPSengineersprovidedetailedstructural
drawingsandpanelshopdrawingstoensureastructurallysoundbuilding.
Aftertheengineerhasalltheinformationadetailedsetofpreliminaryof
drawingswilldrafted.Thesedrawingswillthenbesenttothedealerfor
approval.Anapprovalletterwillaccompanythedrawings.Oncetheapproval
letterisreturnedtotheengineertheprojectwillbecompletedandturnedinto
production.Anychangestothepreliminarydrawingsoverandabovewhatwas
orderedwillberequiredandsubsequentchangeorderwillbesenttothedealer.
Ifthedrawingsneedengineeringsealsadditionalleadtimesmayapply.
f. Delivery
Jobpackageswillbedeliveredwithatypicaltractortrailerandflatbed.Thejob
sitewillneedtobetractortraileraccessible.Ifjobsiteaccessisnotpermitted
bepreparedtoshuttlepanelsfromanalternatelocationusingasmallervehicle
atthecontractorsexpense.
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Properunloadingandhandlingequipmentneedstobeonsitebeforethepanels
arrive.EPSdoesnotprovideunloadingserviceswithjobsthathavejumbo
panels.EPSpackagesthepanelsforoptimalefficiencyforshippingthereforethe
panelsarerarelyinorder.Besuretoleaveroomtosortthepanels.Refertothe
ToolsandEquipmentsectionforrecommendedunloadingandhandling
equipment.
Oncethepanelshavebeendeliveredproperstorageisimportant.Thepanels
mustbekeptdryandstackedonlevelblocking.EPSwillbundleandshrinkwrap
allpanels.Aslitismadeatthebottomoftheshrinkwraptoallowanymoisture
withinthebundletoescape.Theshrinkwrapisfortransportationonlyand
shouldberemovedatthejobsite.Thepanelsaretobetarptheloadoncethey
havebeenunloaded.Itisalsorecommendedtokeepallthelumberandspline
materialcoveredtokeepanyexcessmoistureoutofthepanels.
g. MaterialsList
EPSoffersacompletestructuralframingpackage.Thefollowingitemsare
providedinastandardEPSpanelpackage.
WallPanels:
2xBaseplate(treatedifrequired)
Precutwallpanelswithdoorandwindowcutouts
Headers(ifrequired)
Splineandstudmaterial
2xmaterialfordoorandwindowbucks
1horizontalwirechase16&44offfloor(optional)
1Verticalwirechasesapproximately4O.C.
Double2xtopplate/Singledoublebeveledw/roofpanels
Expandingfoamwithdisposablegun(2partoptional)
Sealants&caulk,constructionadhesive
2xfoundationsillplate(optional)
HanddriveorPaslodenails
Seamtape(ifrequired)
RoofPanels:
Precutroofpanels
2xpaneledging
Splinematerial(2x,LVL,surfaceasrequiredbyspan&loading)
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RoofPanelscont:
Expandingfoamwithdisposablegun(2partoptional)
Wirechaseatspline
RidgeorMidspanbeams(ifrequired)
Outlooker&rakematerial(ifrequired)
Handdriveorpaslodenails
FoundationPanel:
Precutfoundationpanel
2x8treatedsillplate
2x8treatedstuds
Double2xtopplate
1xtreatedscreedboard
6milpolyfilm
Sealants&constructionadhesive
Treatedplywoodstrips
Handdrivenails
FloorSystem:
2xtreatedsillplate
11/8Rimboard
Trussesorjoist
Floorbeams(ifrequired)
Hangers(ifrequired)
Sealants&caulk,constructionadhesive
T&GSubfloor(Advantech,plywood,OSB)
2x6Strongbackbracing
RoofTrussSystem:
Rooftrusseswith12energyheel
Roofsheathing(OSBorCDX)
Trussbracing
Hangers&Ties
Plywoodclipsandspacers
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h. ToolsandEquipment
Builderswillutilizethesametoolsthatareusedtobuildstickframedstructures
andotherconventionallyframedbuildings.Inaddition,someadditionalSIP
specifictoolswillbenecessary.Panelsarelargeandheavysospeciallifting
equipmentisrecommended.
Generaltools:
Hammer
TapeMeasure
4Level
HandSaw
CaulkingGun/QT
Square
Electricdrill
Sledgehammer
1WoodBit
Circularsaw
Reciprocatingsaw
Prybars
Ladders
Stringline
Chalkline
Comealong
SIPspecific:
FoamScoop
Chainsaw&guide
Equipment:
Forkliftorcrane
Forkextensions
FoamGun
Hotwireassembly(optional)
Liftingplates
Ratchetstraps
i. Structuralloading
Thebasebuildingisdesignedforthenecessarytopchordliveload,10psfdead
loadonthetopchord,and10psfdeadloadonthebottomchord.Inthecaseof
SIProofpanelsthepanelisdesignedforthenecessaryliveloadinadditionto15
psfoftotaldeadload.
Theliveloadiscalculatedbythecountyorelevationinwhichthebuildingships
toandthebuildinguseandconditions.EPScanengineerabuildingaboveand
beyondthelocalloadingsuponrequest.Thestructureisassumedtobelocated
inanareadefinedasExposureCandhaveanimportancefactorof1.0.
ExposureCisdefinedasanopen,unobstructedarea.
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ThewindloadisdesignedforanIBC200690mphwind,ExposureC,1.0
importancefactor.ContactEPSfordesignrequirementswhichexceedwhatis
statedhere.
Floorsystemswillbedesignedwithastandardloadingof40psfliveload,10psf
deadloadonthetopchord,and5psfdeadloadonthebottomchord.
j. DesignConsideration
Thefollowingarefeaturesofresidentialstructuresthatmayaffectthestructure.
TheseitemsneedtobediscussedwithEPSpersonnelpriortoplacingtheorder.
Roofingmaterials.Thestandardloadingassumesstandardroof
sheathingandasphaltshingles.Roofingmaterialssuchasclaytileand
slatearemuchheavierandmustbeaddressed.
Floorcoverings.Areaswithheavyflooringmaterialssuchasslate,
granite,stoneorgypcretecoveringmustbeaccountedfor.
Architecturalfeaturessuchasstonefireplaces,glassblockwalls,ect.can
imposelargeloadsonthefloorsystemandneedtobenoted.
DecksthatareattachedtotheEPSstructureneedtobenotedtoensure
thatapropersurfaceisprovidedforattachment.
Windowwalls.Wallswithalargenumberofopeningsmaynotbe
feasibletobuildwithSIPs.Thiswillbenotedonthepreliminary
drawings.Materialswillbeprovidedtostickbuildtheseareas.
Windowanddoorroughopeningsandlocations.DuetothenatureofSIP
panelsallwindowanddoorroughopeningsandlocationsarenecessary
forthebuildingdesign.TheorderWILLNOTbestartedinengineering
untilallroughopeningsandlocationsaredetermined.
Specificationsbeyondthestandardloadingaresubjecttoanincreaseinprice
upuntilthetimethepreliminarydrawingsaresent.
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II. PanelConnections
AllpanelsmustbefastenedatthejointsusingnailsorotherEPSapprovedfasteners.
Minimalexpandingfoamisusedtopreventairandmoisturefrompenetratingthe
panels.Belowarethemostcommonlyusedpanelconnections.
a. Splines
Splinesareusedtoconnecttwobuttingpanels.Therearefourtypicalspines
used:Blocksplines,surfacesplines,double2x4splinesanddoublelumber
splines.
BlockSpline:Thesesplinescanbeusedinwallsupto10tall.
Surfacespline:Thesesplinesareusedinroofpanelswithshortspans.
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Double2x4spline:Thesesplinesareusedinwallpanels.
LumberSpline:Thesesplinescanbeusedinallpaneltypes.Lumber
splinesareusedtotransferloadswhenthepanelisunabletocarrythe
load.ThenumberofplieswillbedeterminedbyanEPSengineer.
Lumberspinesaretobefieldassembled.
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III. FoundationPanels
Foundationpanelsareslightlydifferentthanthestandardwallpanels.Becausethe
panelsarebelowgrade,theexteriorskinneedstobepressuretreatedfoundation
gradeplywood.Thepanelalsoneedstotakehorizontalloadthatthesoilpressureis
puttingonthepanel.Thereforetreated2x8studsarelaminatedintothecenterofa
panel.Horizontalwirechasesarenotallowedinfoundationpanels.Verticalscan
stillbeinstalledatthesplinelocations.Foundationpanelsarelimitedto8or9tall.
a. GeneralAssembly(FoundationPanel)
Allsplinesinafoundationpanelaretreated2x8lumbersplines.QB300
adhesiveisusedinsteadoftheminimalexpandingfoam.Allfastenersare
stainlesssteelandgalvanized.Refertofasteningscheduleandconstruction
detailsforexactlocationsandspacing.
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b. FoundationPlateAssembly
2X10 CAP PLATE

RIPPED TO 8 34"
2X8 TOP PLATE
PLANED TO 7 1 4"
4"
FOUNDATION
GRADE TREATED
PLYWOOD

OF CONSTRUCTION
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PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x3 1 4"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
FASTEN TOP PLATE TO STUDS
W/ (3) 20d NAILS PER STUD
ADHESIVE QB-300
FASTEN INTERIOR
SKIN TO TOP PLATE
W/ 10d GALV. NAILS
FASTEN EXTERIOR SKIN TO

TOP PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS
RECESSES CAVITY
5
8" CDX
PLYWOOD
7 38" EPS
ADHESIVE QB-300
TREATED 2X8 BASE
PLATE PLANED TO 7 1 4"
FASTEN BOTH SKIN TO BASE

PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS
RECESSES CAVITY
c. FoundationBaseAssembly
DETAIL:
TYPICAL FOUNDATION PANEL
SCALE:
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d. WaterproofingFoundationPanel
Waterproofingisextremelyimportantwhenusingawoodfoundation.EPS
provides6milpolyfilmandDegasealsealant.Thetopofthepolyisfastened
withx12stripsoffoundationgradetreatedplywood.Sealthetopandbehind
theplywoodstripwiththeDegasealsealantprovided.
e. Backfilling
Backfillwithcrushedstoneorgravel12deepforgroupIsoilsandhalfthe
backfillforgroupsII&IIIsoils.Covertopofgravelw/asphaltorpolyethylene
stripspriortoremainingbackfill.Soilconditionsplayanimportantrolein
determiningthedesignofawoodfoundation.Refertothesoilsurveys
publishedbytheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturesSoilConservationServiceto
determinesoilconditionsatsitelocation.Asoilsurveymaybeneededto
determineifthesoilisadequateforanEPSwoodfoundation.
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IV. WallPanelInstallation
Beforestartingmakesurethefoundationissquareandlevel.Ifthereareanyissues,
correctionsneedtobedoneaheadoftime.Ifframingonafoundationthatisnot
squareorlevelthiswillcausemorecorrectionsandpanelmodificationsdownthe
road.Makesurethepanelshavefullbearingsoloadscanbetransferredthrough
bothskins.AnEPSwallwillhaveeitheradoubletopplateorasingledouble
beveledtopplate.Thedoubletopplatecanbeusedwithrooftrussesorroof
EPS STANDARD
panels.Thesingledoublebeveledtopplateisusedwithroofpanelsonly.
a. DoubleTopPlate:
2X8 CAP PLATE
RIPPED TO 6 12"
2X6 TOP PLATE
PLANED TO 5 12"
16"
OSB SKINS
INT. & EXT.
(STANDARD)

OF CONSTRUCTION
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PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x3 1 4"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
RECESSES CAVITY

8
55 8" EPS
RECESSES CAVITY

2X6 BASE PLATE
PLANED TO 5 12"
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM

BASE PLATE W/ 8d OR
.113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
b. DoubleBeveledPlate:
DOUBLE BEVELED
TOP PLATE
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM
DETAIL:
TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE TOP PLATE
RECESSES CAVITY
SCALE:
7
OSB
SKINS INT. & COMPANY
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EXT. (STANDARD)
UPDATED:
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PLANED TO 5 12"
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM

BASE PLATE W/ 8d OR .113x2
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Wallpanelsaregoingtobeinstalledtothebaseinoneofthreebasicways:Ontop
ofthesubfloor,runningthepanelspasttosetontopoffoundation,ordirectlyon
concreteslab.Whenusingpanelspast,thefoundationwallsneedstobeaminimum
of10thick.
c. Panelsonsubfloor:(PricingOptionA)

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
1'-4"
FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS

W/ USP WS3 SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

FLOOR TRUSS
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
USP JUS46
HANGER

FIELD SHEATH
SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON

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d. PanelsPast:(PricingOptionB)
e. PanelsonSlab:
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V. Baseplate
Wheninstallingthebaseplatetothesubfloorfirstchecktoseeifyouflooris
square.Ifthefloorissquare,measureinfromtheedgeandchalkaline.
BaseplatesneedtobefastenedtothesubfloorusingUSPWS3screwsandtwo
continuousbeadsofSF450constructionadhesive.Firstapplytworowsof
constructionadhesivetotheareaonwhichtheplatewillbesetting.Thenattach
(1)USPWS3screws12O.C.intoparallelfloortruss/joistandtwoWSCscrews
pertruss/joistthatrunperpendicular(seebelow).Verifyscrewspacingperplan.
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VI. Corners
TherearetwobasiccornerdetailsthatareusedButtcorners&Flybycorners.
Thebuttcornersaremostcommonlyusedwithstandardwallpanelswhilethe
flybycornersareusedwithfoundationpanelsandtallwalls.
ButtCorner:
FASTEN PANEL
SKINS TO STUDS
W/ 8d OR .113x2 3 8"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
TRU-FAST LD-9000(9")
SIP SCREW 12" O.C.
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
FASTEN PANEL
SKINS TO SPLINE
W/ 8d OR .113x2 3 8"
R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.
1/2" SET BACK FOR PANEL SKIN
MINIMAL
EXPANDING FOAM

W/ 16d OR .131x3 1 4" R.S.
NAILS 12" O.C.
MINIMAL EXPANDING
FOAM
DOUBLE SPF#2 2x TOP PLATES, (1) PLATE ROUTED INTO

PANEL, (1) OVER TOP OF PANEL, FASTEN PANELS TO
PLATES 8d OR .113x23 8" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C., & MINIMAL
EXPANDING BOTH SIDES. NAIL 1ST PLATE TO STUDS
W/ (3) 16d OR 3 1 4"x.131 R.S. EA STUD AND PLATES
TOGETHER W/ 16d OR 3 14 "x.131 R.S. 2 ROWS 12" O.C. EA
DETAIL:
8d OR .113x2 3 8" R.S. NAILS 6"

BOTH
SIDESDETAIL (STANDARD)
CORNER
8d OR .113x23 8" R.S. NAILS 6"

N.T.S.
O.C., &SCALE:
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INTERIOR FACE OF
OR 31 4"x.131 R.S. 8" O.C.
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FlyByCorner(Foundationpanelcornershown):
FASTEN EXT. PANEL SKINS

TO STUDS W/ 1 34" S.S
NAILS 6" O.C.
SILICONE SEALANT
QB-300 ADHESIVE
FASTEN EXT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/ 1
4
FASTEN INT. PANEL

SKINS TO STUDS W/

W/ 20d NAILS 12" O.C.
QB-300 ADHESIVE
FASTEN INT. PANEL SKINS

TO STUDS W/ 10d GALV.
NAILS 6" O.C.
QB-300 ADHESIVE
QB-300 ADHESIVE
SILICONE SEALANT
DOUBLE SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, FASTEN PANELS TO

WITH 13 4" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C. EXT, 10d GALV NAILS 4"
O.C. INT. ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES NAIL 1ST PANEL
TO STUD W/ (3) 20d GALV NAILS EA STUD AND PLATES
TOGETHER W/ (2) ROWS 16d GALV 4" O.C. & (3) 3 8" ROWS
ADHESIVE PL-450
"C" PANEL
"A" PANEL
DETAIL:
SCALE:
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NAIL WITH 10d GLAV NAILS, 4"
N.T.S.
O.C. INT, 1 3 4" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C.
EXT, ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES
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VII. Headers
Manyfactorsgointofiguringifaheaderisneeded.Windowsize,headerpanel
height,snowload,buildingsizeandtrusspointloads.Ageneralruleofthumbis
noheadersareneededongableendwalls.Ifaheaderisrequired,thesizewill
bedeterminedbyanEPSengineer.Mostboxheadersareprebuiltandreadyto
assemble.Longerheaderswillbesentinpieces.ThetypicalEPSheaderisa
2plyMSR24002X10boxheaderwithaSPF#22x6aboveanda1x6belowwith
foambetween.Windowsanddoorswillhave1or2bearingstuds.Openings
over6mayneedfulllengthstudstopreventdeflection.Theheaderwill
typicallyfilltheentiredistancebetweentheopeningandthetopplates.On
tallerwallstherewillneedtobeafillerpanelundertheheader.Belowarethe
twoexamples.
Headeronly:
1)StartbyerectingpanelA
2)Preassembleallbearingandfillerstudsintothepanel.
3)SlidepanelBintopanelA.
4)PreassembleallbearingandfillerstudsintopanelC.
5)SlidepanelCintopanelB.Checkhorizontalroughopeningdimension.
6)Installloweropeningframing.
7)DropheaderHintoopeningandsheathbothsidesofheaderwithlooseOSB.
8)Continuewithwallandinstalltopplates.
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Headerandpanel:
1)StartbyerectingpanelA
2)Preassembleallbearingandfillerstudsintothepanel.
3)SlidepanelBintopanelA.
4)PreassembleallbearingandfillerstudsintopanelC.
5)SlidepanelCintopanelB.Checkhorizontalroughopeningdimension.
6)Installloweropeningframing.
7)Installfillerpanelblocking.
8)Slideupperpanelintoplaceandverifyroughopeningdimension.
9)Installupperopeningframing.
10)DropheaderHintoopeningandsheathbothsidesofheaderwithlooseOSB.
11)Continuewithwallandinstalltopplates.
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VIII.
Upperfloors
Manytimesahousewillhavemorethanonefloor.Whenframingthosewalls
EPS STANDARD
youtypicallyhavetwooptions:Hangingthefloorsystemorconventionally
framingthefloor.
Option#1(HangingFloor):(PricingoptionC)
EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"

SCREWS
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR

FLOOR TRUSS
(SF-450) BETWEEN
SUBFLOOR & TRUSS
2X CAP PLATE RIPPED

TO WIDTH OF PANEL
SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE
FLOOR TRUSS HANGER, SEE FLOOR
TRUSS MFG. DRAWINGS FOR SPECS.
EPS WALL PANEL


Option#2(ConventionalFloor):
EPS WALL PANEL
SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE
DETAIL:

SCALE:
SCREWS

PANEL/HANGING
1'-4"FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL
N.T.S.
3 " T&G
4
SUBFLOOR
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FLOOR TRUSS

FIELD SHEATH
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IX. RoofPanelInstallation
Roofpanelsrangeinoverallthicknessfrom61/2to101/4.Therearetwobasic
waystosetroofpanels:ParalleltotheridgeorPerpendiculartotheridge.When
panelsrunparalleltotheridgetheytypicallyhavesupportsraftersortrussesunder
themthatrunperpendiculartotheridge.Surfacesplinesareusedtoconnectthe
panelsinthissituation.Whenpanelsrunperpendiculartotheridgeamidspan
beammaybeneeded.Lumberandsurfacesplinesareusedtoconnectthepanels.
Thespanandsnowloadingwilldeterminewhichsplineisused.Checkwithshingle
manufacturepriortoinstalling.
ParalleltoRidge:
PerpendiculartoRidge:
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Assembleasmuchofthepanelaspossibleontheground.Thiswillreducethetimein
theair.Somepanelsmightfittogethersnuggerthanothers.Byusingratchetstrapsthe
panelscanbepulledtogether.Dependingonthesizeandtypeoflift,theroofcanbe
puttogetheronthegroundandsetinlargesections.Groupingpanelsontheground
willalsodecreasethenumberoflifts.Roofpanelsectionsarelargeandheavysobe
suretohaveacraneoperatorthathasdonethistypeofliftingbefore.
a. Walltoroofconnections
Whenusingroofpanelsthewallwillbebeveledorsquare.Thebeveledtop
platematchesthepitchoftheroofpanelsandisthemostenergyefficient.A
standarddoubletopplatecanalsobeused,withabearingblockinstalledafter
thepanelsareset.
BeveledTopPlate:
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DoubleTopPlate:
b. Ridgeconnections
Thetypeofridgeconnectionisdeterminedbythedirectionofthepanelsand
thetypeofsupportunderthepanels.RidgebeamscanbeeitherLVLorGlu
Lams.LVLbeamsareBoiseCascade3100fb.GluLamsbeamsare24FV4
Architecturalappearance.Peel&Sealmaynotstickincoldtemperatures.
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CantileveredRidgewithdoublelumber:
Ridgeoverlay(12/12PitchOnly):
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c. Eavedetails
Theeavedetailisgoingtodependonthestyleofthehouseandcustomers
personalpreference.Refertothedetailmanualforalleavestyles.
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d. RakeExtensiondetail
Typicallygableendwallswillextenduptotheundersideofaroofpanel.When
thewallisextendedthedoubletopplateisnolongerneeded.Refertothe
constructiondetailsforallrakeoptions.
PanelOverhang:
LadderOverhang:
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X. RoofTrusses
AlongwithroofpanelsEPSalsomanufacturesrooftrusses.Inmanycasesrooftrusses
mightbemorefeasiblethenroofpanels.EPSoffersrooftrusseswithastandard12
energyheelforoptimalenergyefficiency.Trussesareheldback7/16toallowfor
sheathing.RoofsheathingoptionsareOSBandCDXwiththicknessesof1/2and5/8.
Therearetwooptionsforthegableendrakeextension,eitheraladderframed
overhangoranoutlookerframedoverhang.
EaveOverhangDetail:
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LadderFramedRakeDetail:
OutLookerFramedRakeDetail:
ItisimportanttobefamiliarwiththeBuildingComponentSafetyInformation(BCSI)
manual.ABCSImanualisavailablefromEPSuponrequest.SectionsB1andB3willbe
providedwithallconstructionprints.Itisthecontractorsresponsibilitytoreadand
understandthismanual.EPSwillprovideallpermanentbracingmaterial.Itisthe
contractorsresponsibilityforalltemporaryshoringandbracing.
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XI. Floorpanels
EPSoffersfloorpanelstobeusedovercrawlspacesorwithapierandbeamfoundation.
Thesepanelscanbemadeoutofavarietyofpanelthicknessesandskinmakeups.
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XII. Wiring&plumbing
a. WireChases
WirechasesarefactoryinstalledintoeveryEPSpanelunlessotherwisenoted.
Verticalwirechasesareinstalledapproximately4O.C.withanoptional
horizontalwirechaseat16andor44offthefloor.
Thewirechaseswillbemarkedontheinteriorskinwithadarkredmarkerat
bothverticalandhorizontallocations.Ifthechaseisnotmarkedbesuretomark
itbeforethepanelisinstalled.
Beforethepanelsareinstalledtakeafewminutestomarkthesubflooranddrill
a1accessholesthroughthebaseplatesandsubfloor.Thesefewminutes
maysavehourslateron.Oncethepanelsareinstalleda1holewillalsoneed
tobedrilledthroughthetopplates.
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b. Boxes
Electricalboxesmaybecutintotheinteriorskinbyusingarouter,oraholesaw.
Aretrofitelectricboxmaybeusedtofastentheboxinthecenterofapanel.If
theboxisnexttoastudor2x4splinethentheboxcanbefastentothelumber.
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c. Plumbing
RunningplumbinglinesthroughSIPwallsisnotrecommended.Plumbinglines
andverticalventsshouldberunthroughinteriorwallsorthroughplumbing
chases.
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WhenusingEPSroofpanelsverticalventstackswillneedtobecutthroughthe
roofpanel.Unsupportedroofpenetrationsareallowedupto12.Anything
largerwillrequire2xsupportswithinthepanel.
ROOF FLASHING
(BY OTHERS)
VENT STACK
EPS ROOF PANEL

12" MAX
FILL REMAINING CAVITY WITH

APPROVED INSULATION
FIELD CUT
OPENING
XIII.
DivisionWalls
Divisionwallsareapartofalmosteveryproject.EPSrecommendsfastening
interiordivisionwallstothepanelswithSIPscrews.Thiswillhelpprevent
drywallseparationandcrackinginthecorners.
NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE INSULATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY

APPLICATION WERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 160 F.
DETAIL:
ROOF PENETRATION
SCALE:
N.T.S.
UPDATED:
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DivisionwallsthatareconnectedtorooftrussesshouldUSPTR1trusstietohelp
preventdrywallcrackingduringtrussrise.Inadditiondrywallclipsshouldbe
usedwithin16ofthedivisionwalls.
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Sealant,Tape,Adhesive&Fasteners
EPSprovidesallnecessarysealants,tapes,adhesivesandfastenerswitheach
buildingpackage.Refertocrosssectionsandconstructiondetailsforexact
placementofeach.Refertofasteningandadhesivescheduleforproperquantities.
Fasteningschedulesmaychangedependingonlocationandconditions.
a. Onecomponent(Gunfoam)
EPSusesAllSeasonspolyurethanefoamgunsealantmadebyTouchnSeal.
Thisfoamiscalledonecomponentexpandinglowpressurefoamsealant.Itis
idealforfillingsmallgapsandcracks,providingairtightinsulationthatstopsair
infiltration.One24oz.canoftheAllSeasonswillyieldabeadx2,150.The
shelflifeofacanwilllastaslongas12months.Oncethecanisstarted,donot
removethegununtilthecanisempty;thenpurgegunandremovecan.Clean
gunthoroughlywithacetoneorpolyurethanefoamcleaner.Donotallowfoam
tohardeninthegun.Formoreinformationonfoamsealantsgoto
www.touchnseal.com.
b. TwoComponent(optional)
Forlargevoidsandcavitiesthatneedfilledatwocomponentfoammaybe
required.Twocomponentfoamkitsarenotapartofastandardpackage,but
canbesentuponrequest.Formoreinformationonfoamsealantsgoto
www.touchnseal.com.
c. Tape
EPSusestapeasalastlineofdefense.GraceVycorPlus(Peel&Seal)isusedat
allroofseamstopreventairinfiltration.Makesureallsurfacesareclearofany
debrisbeforeapplying.Tapemaynotstickaswellifsurfacesaretoocold.Peel&
Sealcomesinavarietyofwidths:4,7,9,&18.Peel&Sealisalsoused
underpanelsthatrestdirectlyonconcretetopreventmoisturefrombeing
wickedupintothepanelskin.Refertoconstructiondetailsforexactplacement.
FormoreinformationonGraceVycorPlusgotowww.graceathome.com.
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d. Adhesive
SF450
EPSusesOSIProSeriesSF450VOCSubFloor&ConstructionAdhesiveforall
woodtowoodconnectionsandforallsubfloor.DONOTuseiftheSF450
adhesivewillbeindirectcontactwiththeEPSfoamcore.Directcontact
betweentheSF450andtheEPSfoamwillcauseareactionandthefoamwill
disintegrate.
QB300
EPSusesOSIProSeriesQB300MultiPurposeConstructionAdhesivefor
applyingsplinesandplatesintofoundationpanels.TheQB300doesnotcausea
reactionsodirectcontactwiththeEPSfoamcoreisallowed.
XV.Ventilation
SIPbuildingsareextremelyairtightandrequiremechanicalventilation.Ventilation
systemsbringfreshairintothebuildingincontrolledamountsandexhaustmoisture
ladenandstaleairtotheoutside.Bylimitingairexchangetocontrolledventilation
systems,SIPhomesallowforallincomingairtobefilteredforallergensand
dehumidified,amountingtobetterindoorairquality.Ventilationsystemscanbe
designedtoincorporateheatrecoveryventilators(HRVs).Theseadvancedsystems
harnessheatbeingexhaustedfromthehomeandutilizeittoheatthefreshaircoming
intothehomeforanevenmoreefficientuseofenergy.Insomecasesitcanbeas
simpleasexhaustonlyfans.Properventilationisimportantinallhomestopreserve
indoorairquality.
XVI. MSDS
SomeareasofthecountrymayrequireMSDSsheetsontheproductsgoingintothe
project.Thisinformationislengthyandnotneededbyeveryone.EPScanprovidea
completeMSDSpacketuponrequest.
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GeneralRecommendations
EPSStructuralInsulatedPanels(SIPs)mustbedesignedandinstalledinaccordancewith:
AllApplicablecodes
LoadCharts&ConstructionDetails
InformationwithinQuotations&Drawings
FollowingItems
ThermalBarriers
AllinteriorsurfacesofSIPpanelsmustbefinishedwithaminimum15minutethermalbarrier,
typicallygypsumboardor1Xwoodpaneling.Onehourfireratedsystemscanbeachieved
usinghighperformancethermalbarrierssuchastypeX&Cgypsumboard.Buildingswith
sprinklersystemsmaynotrequireathermalbarrier.Consultapplicablecodesregarding
compliancerequirements.
MechanicalVentilation
ProperlyinstalledEPSSIPpanelswillgreatlyreduceairmovementthroughwallsandroofs.
Whilefewerairexchangessavesenergy,airqualityisaffectedandhumidityisincreased
possiblycausingmoldandmildewproblems.Aprofessional,familiarwithtightconstruction
suchasSIPs,shoulddesignandinstallaHVACsystemthatincludesanadequatefreshair
ventilationsystem.
VaporRetarders
EPSrecommendstheuseofvaporretarderswhenmandatedbycodeorrequiredbyclimate
conditions.Sealantsappliedtoallconnections(foamtofoam,foamtowood,woodtowood)
arerequired.Inaddition,a6milpolyethylenevaporretardermustbeinstalledatallroofpanel
connectionsincludingridge.
WeatherResistiveBarriers
Properusageofsealantsatpanelconnectionsisnecessary.Flashingandsealantsaroundall
roughopeningsandpenetrationsisrequired.Properlyinstalledhousewrapwillhelpprotect
theexteriorOSBskinfromdamageduetomoistureintrusion.
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Storage,HandlingandProtection
Storeallpanelsinalevel,wellsupportedmanner,fullycoveredwithtarpsorotherprotective
wraps.Wheninstallingpanelswithacrane,strapsoranIBoltshouldbeused.Underno
circumstanceshouldpanelsbeliftedbyasingleOSBface.Roofpanelsmusthavetemporary
waterresistantpaperappliedafterinstallation.EPSusesexposureIratedOSBskinswhich
withstandlimitedweathering.Theweatherproofexteriorcladdingsystemmustbeinstalled
promptly.WhileSIPsaretreatedtoresisttermiteandcarpenterantintrusion,standard
deterrentssuchasinsectclips,flashingortarpsshouldbeinstalled.
OtherResources
APATheEngineeredWoodAssociationseriesBuildaBetterHomewww.apawood.org
NAHBNationalAssociationofHomebuilderswww.nahb.com
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Energy Panel Structures, Inc.

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

EPS WALL PANEL

FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO SILL

MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM

ANCHOR BOLTS DESIGNED

CONCRETE FOUNDATION DESIGNED

NOTE: MINIMUM FOUNDATION THICKNESS OF 10" FOR R-26 PANEL

PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/CONRETE

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

Residential Construction Details

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE

EPS WALL PANEL

FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/

ANCHOR BOLTS DESIGNED

CONCRETE FOUNDATION DESIGNED

NOTE: FLOOR BLOCKING WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THIS DETAIL.

PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/CONCRETE

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

Energy Panel Structures, Inc.

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE

EPS WALL PANEL

FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP

SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, SEE

PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/FOUNDATION PANEL

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

Residential Construction Details

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE

EPS WALL PANEL

FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/ 9"

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, SEE

NOTE: FLOOR BLOCKING WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THIS DETAIL.

PANEL PAST/FL. TRUSS PAR./FOUNDATION PANEL

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

Energy Panel Structures, Inc.

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE

GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO

MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM

2X CAP PLATE RIPPED

EPS WALL PANEL

GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR

PANEL/HANGING FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342

Residential Construction Details

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

11 2" HORIZONTAL WIRE

GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO